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Kobie Watkins: Involved
by John Barron
Perhaps the title to drummer Kobie Watkins' debut, Involved, makes reference to the Chicago native's involvement with some of the highest profile jazz artists around. A regular in the bands of saxophonist Sonny Rollins, guitarist Bobby Broom, and vocalist Kurt Elling, Watkins has proven himself a stand-out accompanist, possessing a confident blend of fire and sensitivity. ...
Pollstar: Kurt Elling Returning to Jazz at the Bistro in December
The online tour information service Pollstar has added a listing that shows singer Kurt Elling (pictured) returning to St. Louis to perform Wednesday, December 2 through Saturday, December 5 at Jazz at the Bistro.Elling, acknowledged by critics and fans one of the top male vocalists in jazz, is no stranger to St. Louis audiences ...
Tom Warner: Honoring the Legacy
by Victor L. Schermer
Tom Warner recently replaced Mervon Mehta as vice-president of programming for the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, when the latter took the head position at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Among his eclectic musical tastes, the accessible, warm and articulate Warner has a strong interest in jazz.
Bud Shank: A Voice for the Ages
by Jack Bowers
I'll always have fond memories of the 2007 Prescott (Arizona) Jazz Summit, as it was the last time I had the great pleasure of seeing and hearing the phenomenal alto saxophonist Bud Shank doing what he did best: enfolding an entire audience in the palm of his hand with a seemingly endless stream of irrepressible notes ...
Take Five With Michele Thomas
by AAJ Staff
Meet Michele Thomas: Messenger, the highly anticipated release by jazz vocalist Michele Thomas features bright new arrangements of Stevie Wonder's most spiritually intimate and socially provocative songs. Album includes: “If It's Magic," “Higher Ground," “Jesus People Of America," “They Won't Go When I Go," and much more. Moved by the current relevance ...
Monterey Jazz Festival Announce 2009 Schedule
The 52nd Monterey Jazz Festival for three days will celebrate the joy of jazz with a variety of legendary performers and visionary new artists in a weekend of jazz, blues, folk, and American song with performances on multiple stages at the Monterey Fairgrounds in bucolic Monterey, California. The Arena/Jimmy Lyons Stage will be the focal point ...
Blue Note Trip - Birds / Beats
By DJ Maestro
Label: Blue Note
Released: 2008
Track listing: Birds; Filthy McNasty (intro); In The Winelight; Little Angel; Nightwalk; Along Came Betty; Devil May Care; Serenade To A Soul Sister; Ela É Carioca; Dirty Old Bossa Nova; Intimidate; Mira; Kathy; Wanin' Moon; Fertile Field; Perfect Make Out Music; Beats; Joe Sample; You Want Me To Stop Loving You; Stormy; The Dharma Bums; Groovy Sambas; Viola Fora De Moda; Falling In Love With Love; Yeh Yeh; Wack Wack; Hallelujah I Love Her So; Fat Judy; Don't Stop; Samba Do Carioca; Os Grilos (Crickets Sing For Ana Maria); Book's Bossa; A Rã; Dindi; Baby, You Make Me Feel So Good; Doin' The Thing (Outro);
Pat Metheny & Anna Maria Jopek: Upojenie
by John Kelman
A cult favorite amongst Pat Metheny fans, Upojenie--originally released by “Anna Maria Jopek & Friends with Pat Metheny" in the singer's native country of Poland by Warner Music in 2002--has been long overdue for greater international availability. The Nonesuch edition hasn't been remastered (it doesn't need it), but will still be of interest to Metheny fans ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kurt Elling
All About Jazz is celebrating Kurt Elling's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Kurt EllingKurt Elling is the preeminent young male jazz singer today. NIGHTMOVES, Elling’s first recording for Concord/Universal will propel his career to new heights... more Website | Videos | Articles Join Kurt Elling's ...
Boston Gears up for Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival
Travel to Boston, Massachusetts in September, and you will find that baseball and American football aren't the only games in town. As VOA's Doug Levine tells us, non-stop action of the musical kind can be found at the 8th Annual Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival - September 26-27. By the time the Boston Red Sox get ready ...
